Indication and Pointer

Indication

Indication noun - A slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation).
Usage example: there are indications that a medical breakthrough in the treatment of the disease is imminent
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Synonyms for Indication

Pointer is a synonym for indication in signal topic. In some cases you can use "Pointer" instead a noun "Indication", when it comes to topics like omen.

Pointer

Pointer noun - An arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information.
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Synonyms for Pointer

Indication is a synonym for pointer in signal topic. You can use "Indication" instead a noun "Pointer".

Nearby Words: point, pointed, pointing, pointy

How words are described

good good indication good pointer
single single indication single pointer
obvious obvious indication obvious pointer
actual actual indication actual pointer
Other adjectives: little, quick, remote.
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